When you are deciding on the main type of heating you will have in your home there are basically four options, gas, oil, solid fuel or electric. More recently there is also the greener option of solar panels and ground or air source heat pumps however these on their own are unlikely to provide all the energy needs for a home.
Energy provided by gas either mains or bottled has been a popular choice for many homeowners partly because mains gas has always been a cheaper option. Many people prefer to cook with gas appliances and find the ability to control gas hob rings better than electric. Gas boilers can provide heating for several radiators and provide instant hot water.
Oil used to be an expensive fuel to use for a household’s energy needs but more recently it has become cheaper as the global price of oil has fallen. It has benefits similar to gas except that an alternative cooking fuel source is needed.
In more recent times there has been much debate about the pollutio...
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With going "green" being the new global mantra, home-owners are increasingly switching to power saving mechanisms to minimize household costs. Household electronics and appliances are a lot more energy efficient than they were generations ago. Although, the sheer increase in the quantity of appliances and devices in use throughout the country mean that energy saving still remains a priority for the government. Bigger electronic gadgets and high speed processing computer systems demand larger amounts of energy that will eat into your household budget.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has outlined the following checklist for property owners that can help them conserve energy and savings.
Use appliances with the Energy Star labels.
Unplug mobile phone chargers when they have already been fully charged.
If your personal computers or lap top computers come equipped with power conservation equipment, make complete use of them. Refer to the owner's manual to determine...